In 2011, Hisayoshi Chono captured the batting title and, on the very day the Giants clinched the pennant,
he launched a grand slam that ignited their three-year dynasty.
That year, he was caught on the bases only once.
Back in his 2010 Rookie of the Year season, fans chanted “Chono Time!” after his back-to-back walk-off hits.
It felt like watching a baseball manga come to life.
With the Giants, Chono was known among foreign players as the “Big Help.”
Even without words, his smile and gestures connected hearts.
During a game against Hanshin, he wrapped his arm around a struggling teammate and said, “It’s okay.”
He lifted spirits everywhere he went.
In 2025, his final season, he played 17 games with 24 plate appearances, 3 hits, a .136 average, and a .208 OBP.
He hit .128 against right-handers but .350 against lefties.
Across his career, 1,512 hits and a .283 batting average — a record built on effort and sincerity.
At his retirement press conference, when reporters teased him for “treating his juniors too often,”
he laughed shyly and said, “It’s nothing special.”
That smile summed up his entire career — humble and kind.
Thank you, Hisayoshi Chono.
Your smile and warmth will stay forever in the hearts of fans.
■2025 Season and Career Stats
In 2025, Chono appeared in 17 games with 24 plate appearances and 3 hits (.136 AVG / .208 OBP).
He batted .128 vs right-handers and .350 vs lefties.
Career (NPB)
- Games: 1,474
- Plate Appearances: 5,582
- At-Bats: 5,343
- Hits: 1,512 (.283 AVG)
- Home Runs: 161
- RBIs: 590
- Stolen Bases: 96
- OBP .349 / SLG .423 / OPS .772
- Honors: Batting Champion (2011), Rookie of the Year (2010), Best Nine ×2, Golden Glove ×3
Numbers that speak not of flash, but of steady greatness.
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